Multiplication Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is a multiplication word problem?

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A multiplication word problem is a math problem that describes a situation where multiplication is needed to find the answer, often involving real-life scenarios.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what operation to use (usually multiplication). 4. Write the multiplication equation. 5. Solve the equation.

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If Mr. Matson reads 114 pages a day, how many pages does he read in 6 days?

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684 pages (114 x 6 = 684).

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If Morty's Camera Shop sells 84 cameras each week, how many cameras does it sell in 30 weeks?

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2,520 cameras (84 x 30 = 2,520).

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What does it mean when a number is 'times bigger' than another number?

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It means that the first number is a multiple of the second number. For example, if one number is 1,000 and another is 100, then 1,000 is 10 times bigger than 100.

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How do you estimate a multiplication problem?

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To estimate, round the numbers to the nearest ten or hundred and then multiply. For example, to estimate 62 x 21, round 62 to 60 and 21 to 20, then calculate 60 x 20 = 1,200.

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If Barry bought 20 boxes of pencils with 75 pencils in each box, how many pencils does he have in total?

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1,500 pencils (20 x 75 = 1,500).

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What is the product of two numbers?

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The product is the result of multiplying two numbers together. For example, the product of 4 and 5 is 20.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 3 x 4 = 12, both 3 and 4 are factors.